ASSOCIATE TAX AUDITOR, BOARD OF EQUALIZATION

Position Details

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation. It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.

Duties

• Reviews, analyzes and/or adjusts the more difficult and complex sales tax returns, allocation schedules, field audit reports, and taxpayer accounts in accordance with the local and district tax allocation guidelines.
• Communicates effectively with staff, taxpayers, and others to resolve assignments accurately and timely.
• Trains lower level staff.
• Reviews and approves Tax Auditor and Tax Technician reallocations and/or redistributions.
• Evaluates tax distributions that should be investigated.
• Prepares procedural bulletins.
• Serves as a staff resource regarding local and district tax issues.

Special Requirements

• This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.; for more information about E-Verify, please go to www.dhs.gov/e-verify.
• Position requires employees to be fingerprinted and successfully pass a background investigation.

Eligibility

• Under Government Code 14200, this position may be eligible for partial telework for eligible candidates residing in California.
• All telework/hybrid schedules require staff to report to the office a minimum number of days per week. Schedules are subject to change.
• Currently, per the California Budget Act of 2025, all California Department of Tax and Fee Administration salaries are subject to the provisions of the State of California’s Personal Leave Program.

Application Instructions

• Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered.
• Final Filing Date: 7/27/2026

Who May Apply

• Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available).
• SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply.
• Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position(s).

Application Instructions

• To apply, complete your application package and submit it through your CalCareer account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov.
• If you choose not to apply electronically, you may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:
  • CA Department of Tax and Fee Administration Talent Acquisition Section
    • Attn: Talent Acquisition Section
    • JC-524353
    • 651 Bannon Street, Suite 100
    • MIC: 00
    • Sacramento, CA 95811
  • CA Department of Tax and Fee Administration Human Resources Bureau (App Drop Off)
    • Northwest Tower 1st Floor Lobby Drop Box
    • 651 Bannon Street
    • Sacramento, CA 95811
• Required Application Package Documents:
  • A current version of the State Examination/Employment Application (STD Form 678) (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov.
  • All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
  • Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.
  • Other - A completed Supplemental Questionnaire (SQ) must be submitted with your STD. 678 in order to be considered for this position. Please see the Supplemental Questionnaire Requirement section of this job posting for additional information.